1. 年龄要求:年龄不超过35周岁(含35岁),身体健康。
2. 学历背景:已取得大气科学、气候科学、地球系统科学、计算机科学或相关专业的博士学位,获得博士学位时间一般不超过3年;应具备扎实的气候动力学、气溶胶物理或相关领域知识。
3. 研究经历:具有气溶胶气候效应模拟或相关方向的研究经验,熟悉数值模拟和数据分析方法;拥有运行气候或地球系统模式(如 WRF‑Chem、CESM 等)的经验。
4. 技术能力:熟练掌握至少一种科学计算语言(如 Python、Fortran、MATLAB 等)以及相关数据处理/机器学习框架,具备较强的数据分析和编程能力。
5. 其他要求:符合国家和南京大学关于博士后进站的相关规定,具备良好的团队合作精神和科研诚信。
Position Description
Research Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work on one of (but not limit to) the following topics:
· Modelling aerosol-climate interactions: Conduct global and regional climate simulations to investigate how aerosol emissions affect temperature, precipitation and the Earth’s energy balance. Integrate satellite and ground-based observations with multi-model outputs to evaluate the spatial-temporal variability of aerosol radiative and microphysical effects and to improve parameterizations.
· Artificial intelligence methodologies: Develop data-driven approaches (e.g., machine learning/deep learning) for aerosol-climate coupling, such as neural-network representations of aerosol-cloud interactions to increase model efficiency and predictive skill.
· Scenario and intervention analysis: Explore how different aerosol-emission pathways and potential geoengineering strategies influence global and regional climate, providing scientific support for adaptation and mitigation policies.
Beyond these topics, the postdoctoral fellow will collaborate closely with other team members, present results at domestic and international conferences, publish in high-impact journals and contribute to project proposals and graduate student mentoring.
Job Requirements
· A Ph.D. (completed or near completion) in atmospheric science, climate science, Earth system science, computer science or a related discipline.
· Solid background in climate dynamics, aerosol physics or related areas; familiarity with numerical modelling and data analysis.
· Proficiency in at least one scientific programming language (e.g., Python, Fortran, MATLAB) and machine-learning frameworks; experience with high-performance computing.
· Ability to conduct independent research and to work effectively within a team.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (and Chinese, if applicable), with a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred Qualifications
· Research experience in aerosol–climate interactions, aerosol radiative/microphysical effects or precipitation sensitivity.
· Demonstrated use of machine learning or AI to analyse climate or Earth-science data.
· Familiarity with aerosol-emission scenarios or geoengineering assessments.
· Extensive programming or big-data experience.
· Experience writing grant proposals and drafting scholarly articles in English.
About the Research Group
Associate Professor Shipeng Zhang’s group (https://nh.nju.edu.cn/en/info/1051/7742.htm) focuses on understanding and predicting how human activities (such as greenhouse-gas and aerosol emissions) affect the climate system. Current topics include aerosol climate effects, hydrological responses to climate change and geoengineering. The group combines climate models with theoretical analyses to elucidate mechanisms governing temperature, precipitation and the Earth’s energy balance. Looking ahead, the group intends to merge atmospheric science and climate modelling with machine-learning techniques to tackle major challenges in climate and environmental research. The team provides an open, interdisciplinary research environment and welcomes motivated postdoctoral researchers to join.
Application Materials
· Curriculum vitae detailing education, research experience and publication list.
· Statement of research interests describing current work, future plans and their relevance to this position.
· Contact information for three referees (names, titles, affiliations and e-mail addresses).
· Copies of degree certificates (if available) and any additional evidence of research capability.
· Representative publications: attach two to three full papers or links to key articles.